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HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION

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Workplace research shows that one of the most rapidly growing areas of employment for the future is health care. EITC’s Health Care Technology is a combined grouping of the Practical Nursing, Dental Assisting, Medical Assistant, and Surgical Technology programs. These programs provide students the opportunity to learn skills that enable them to join other professionals in this expanding career area.

Students may enter the Health Care Technology Division prior to declaring a major field of study. Core courses identified below, as well as computers, English composition, and occupational relations are available to part-time or non-degree-seeking students to assist them in choosing the program that matches their skills and interests.

The following is a list of Health Care Core classes:
Introduction to Health Professions
Microbiology for Health Professions
Medical Terminology
Introduction to anatomy and Physiology & Lab
Nutrition
Growth and Development

Other Options are:
Phlebotomy
Medical Ethics
EKG/ECG

The student entering the Health Care Technology Division will have a faculty advisor assigned to him/her throughout training at EITC. The faculty advisor and the student are responsible for outlining the appropriate classes needed for the student.

Students are subject to the policies of the program they select. They will be given a policies and procedures manual at the beginning of the program and will be required to sign a document of understanding. Individuals who have been charged and/or convicted of a felony will experience difficulty becoming licensed, certified, or registered and/or finding employment in health care. It is recommended that prior to enrollment the applicant contact the appropriate state regulatory agency.

All Health Care Technology Division students, regardless of program, must provide the following information prior to course and/or clinical work.

1. A documented physical examination by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant of applicant’s choice.
2. A documented examination by a dentist of the applicant’s choice.
3. Documentation of the following current immunizations is required:
   1. diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT)
   2. mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) or two vaccinations or rubella and rubeola titers
   3. hepatitis B series must be complete
   4. polio
   5. history of chicken pox or varicella vaccination
4. Proof of annual TB skin test.
5. Documentation of malpractice insurance.
6. Documentation of health insurance.
   
   

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